Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Abrahams, Richard Warren
Author's Email Address	rabraham@vt.edu
URN	etd-05222001-110045
Title	Sky Above, Earth Below, Design of the Sun School for Environmental Studies
Degree	Master of Architecture
Department	Architecture
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Hunter Pittman Committee Chair
Keywords	natural light architecture photovoltaics natural ventilation site
Date of Defense	2001-05-08
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract ABSTRACT With the increasing destruction of our natural environment, and with the realization that we ultimately depend upon this environment, my thesis explores the role of Architecture in designing the built environment to be harmonious with the natural one. How can Architecture be a teaching tool for the natural and built environments? Through the design of The Sun School for Environmental studies involving the integration of a building’s site, photovoltaic technology, daylighting, and natural ventilation, how can Architecture encourage a building to teach about itself? How can a building respond to its occupants, and to sun, wind, daylight and temperature? How can Architecture encourage the occupants to interact with the building, learn about it, respond to it, and consequently to increase their awareness of it?
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